Blog # 2

For this exercise I evaluated the blog "DIARY OF A FEEDER".  http://afeeder.blogspot.com/

The format/layout of the blog is rather simple.  The title is not capitalized and the color choice feels warm and inviting.  The layout blog consists of photos of the dish and the recipe.  In between the photo and recipe for a few of the dishes there is a brief narrative explaining why the author loves this food.  The layout also contains quotes from famous chefs and authors about food and eating. The information is organized in a way that is straight forward and approachable.  If you like how the picture looks then simply read on and discover the recipe!  This makes this blog feel very accessible and approachable. 

 The content/purpose of the blog is to give the reader recipes for comfort food.  The author lovesfood that is not just comforting but also a little exotic and perhaps "fancier" than the average chicken noodle soup.  The content of the blog is recipes for food loved by the author as well as the occasional narration on why the food is so loved.  The blog also contains links to the author's favorite blogs, a list of his favorite food books, and and cookbooks.  The purpose of this is perhaps to discover where the author found inspiration for the recipes he listed and find inspiration yourself.

This blog contains really great photographs of the dishes whose recipes are given.  The photos look professionally done and make the food really appealing. 

The language of the blog is very straight forward and approachable.  You do not feel as though this blogger is pretentious or haughty.  He also picks some excellent quotes that show he has a sense of humor and a huge appreciation for food and nature.  This adds to the lighthearted and easy going tone achieved throughout the entire blog. 

I gather that the author is a married man, because he says so.  I feel that he has a passion for food, especially organic food.  He seems to have a sense of humor and an understanding of nature and the seasons. He seems very easy going, relaxed, and not at all over the top. 

In terms of Bourdieau I believe that this blogger would not agree with his theory.  Perhaps I should say that instead of not agreeing with Bourdieau he just would adhere to his theory.  The blog contains a quote by one of my favorite cookbook writers Ina Garten saying, "Food is not about impressing people.  It's about making them feel comfortable".  I think this quote shows the blogger's goal: to create food that is fancier but still approachable, impression is not the goal but comfort and warmth is.  I think this blog over all is saying that you can take your comfort foods (which Bourdieau would probably consider lower class foods) and elevate them to a new level.  This sort of food evolution would brush off the prior constraints lain on the food world by such people as Bourdieau.  Food can be hearty, satisfying, and comforting while still being high end and exotic.